In the game of basketball, players score by shooting a ball through a basket. The basket is also called a goal.

What is the best way to combine the information in the two sentences or clauses?

A. In the game of basketball, players score by shooting a ball through a basket, it is called a goal.
B. In the game of basketball, players score by shooting a ball through a basket goal.
C. In the game of basketball, players score by shooting a ball through a basket, or goal.
D. In the game of basketball, players score by shooting a goal.